#VisitROC's Guide To The 2018 Xerox Rochester International Jazz Festival

Xerox Rochester International Jazz Festival (XRIJF) returns to Rochester for its 17th Edition June 22-June 30. With nine days filled with amazing music, we've pulled together a guide with the must-knows for getting around Rochester's top music event.

Music + More

Did you know? XRIJF is presented in three series. The Club Pass series with 223 show, the Headliner series of six shows, and 97 free shows and events series--all of which are held within 20 venues throughout Rochester's East End.

The Club Pass Series

You can purchase a 3-day shareable Club Pass, 9-day shareable Club Pass, or single entry to Club Pass shows. Note: Entry without a pass will be first-come-first-served for $30 or $35, cash only, at the venues.

Getting Around

2018 Festival Map

Free Shuttle

A free, wheelchair accessible, shuttle bus will circulate all nine days of the fest from 3:00 p.m. to midnight stopping at key festival venues. View the shuttle map here.

Parking

There is ample parking all around the festival. Please read signs carefully as parking is not permitted on some streets or in private lots. Click here for additional parking information.

Bikes

Bikes are for rent via Pace at multiple locations around downtown Rochester. Here are the Pace bikeshare stations are in and around the festival:

Main & Gibbs

Main & Scio

Liberty Pole Plaza

East & Winthrop

East & Alexander

Chestnut & Court

Food + Beverages

A wide variety of food trucks, and food and beverage vendors at the festival on Main St., and East Ave., and at several Club Pass venues. There are also many great restaurants in the festival area. View a list of vendors and their locations here.

Brochure + Free App

The 2018 XRIJF brochure is available at the Ticket Shop, at M&T Bank branches, and many other locations around Rochester. Pick one up during the festival at any venue. Download the free XRIJF app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store for a mobile version of the festival's full schedule, list of artists, venues, maps, news and links to buy tickets online and social media posts.

Visitor Information

Looking for additional information or recommendations on how to maximize your trip to Rochester? Stop our Visitor Information Booth on Jazz Street (Gibbs Street) to meet the Visit Rochester team.

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